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Step by Step School Limited

Other independent special school in Sharpthorne (East Sussex).

Pupils
36
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
0.0%
2025/26
Capacity
90%
36 / 40 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents differently for everyone. However, there are some characteristics that are shared by autistic people. Autism is a spectrum and therefore all autistic people have these characteristics to differing degrees, and require different levels of support.

Autism is a developmental condition, which means that it is something that people are born with, although the signs may be noticed at any age. Autistic people can have any level of intelligence, some people have above average intelligence and some autistic people may also have a learning disability.

Autism does not have a known cause, but there is some evidence to suggest it can be passed on through families. It is not caused by bad parenting, vaccines, diet or infection (NHS, 2022). Autistic people often have other conditions, including ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, depression and epilepsy (NHS, 2022).

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Cooking
  • Cricket
  • Dance
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Rugby
  • Tennis
  • Yoga
  • Forest School

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
134634
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
East Sussex
Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2004

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold.

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